Firegear OD42-N, Owners & Installation Manual

OD42 Outdoor Gas Fireplace

9

INSTALLATION

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Never insulate around the body of the unit

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Excessive heat retention in the fi rebox will lead to component failure 
and fi replace malfunction 

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Excessive heat retention will also increase the risk of fi re inside the 
chase

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Heat retention can cause “Oil-canning” and damage the fi replace due 
to overheating

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Do not build up a wall of any type in front or to the sides of the appli-
ance, higher than the fi rebox opening. This will create a pressure zone 
at the fi rebox and will prevent the unit from venting

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This is an outdoor appliance with a built-in drain. This drain should be 
installed and connected in all applications as per the instructions in 
this manual

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Inadequate drainage will cause rust and reduce the life of your appli-
ance, this is not protected by warranty

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Outdoor units use the same consistent, reliable Electronic components 
used in most units

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Installed correctly, these components will be subjected to far lower 
temperatures than indoor units, which have been certifi ed as safe from 
heat etc

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Working gas pressures are as critical in outdoor products as they are 
in indoor products, even more important in Electronic systems

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Unit shutting down intermittently

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Overheating of components leading to failure

• Lifting 

fl 

ame

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Poor fl ame package (i.e. all to one side, lazy fl ame)

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Failure to ignite

• Excess 

carbon

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Safety issues and concerns created from the by products of combus-
tion

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Outdoor appliances must be installed in: open-air situations with natu-
ral ventilation and without stagnant areas

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Any gas leakage and products of combustion need to be rapidly dis-
persed by wind and natural convection

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Typically outdoor spaces are not enclosed, however, failure to adhere 
to installation guidelines, may cause the outdoor fi replace to be af-
fected by wind or air pressure inside the enclosure

• ANY

 enclosure in which the appliance is used shall comply with one of 

the diagrams on the previous page.

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All walls + overhead cover = 100% total area

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One of four walls or full overhead area must be totally open, plus—one 
of remaining walls must have a fi xed opening 

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All outdoor fi replaces/fi re tables require total 

natural

 ventilation of 50% 

open space

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Correct Working Gas pressure is critical on OD42 units

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Wherever possible avoid locating on a fl at wall in a tight corner

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Floor space doesn’t count as “open area”

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Install to the manual specs for framing and 

do not insulate

 unit or 

enclosure

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Framing enclosure must at least meet minimum dimensional specs as 
per the installation manual

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Only approved media should be used in the fi rebox (i.e. twigs/glass)

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Be aware of pressure zones due to location (i.e. facing the ocean) 

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Open walls and doorways to outside air are benefi cial to the perfor-
mance of an outdoor appliance

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Fixed roof/ceiling open areas count towards the total open area overall 
requirement

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Screens create 40% or more air restriction

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Screened areas are restrictions and reduce open air space, calculate 
area based on a 

closed

 screen

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The biggest problems are created by lack of airfl ow for the appliance

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Outdoor fi replaces are often built-in systems and incorrect installation 
can result in high repair costs

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Units must not be modifi ed or altered in any way

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There is a common misconception that being outdoors, an Outdoor 
Fireplace will function, regardless of circumstances,

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Outdoor fi replaces require the same amount of ventilation as indoor 
units, often more

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Outdoor units require adequate ventilation to the atmosphere, which in 
turn provides ongoing circulatory combustion air

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This type of Appliance Vents.

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All Outdoor Fireplace Products have the same need for Air/Oxygen, 
and an ability to Vent

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Even though the appliance is outdoors, this doesn’t mean it is getting 
adequate air

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Read and follow critical location guidelines in this manual

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Don’t overlook the obvious

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Widen your margin for error

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Combustion always requires the same three elements

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Only the quantities and volumes change

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR OUTDOOR FIREPLACE INSTALLATIONS

IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER

ANTICIPATED ISSUES CAUSED BY

INCORRECT LOCATION OR INSTALLATION

OUTDOOR APPLIANCES REQUIRE VENTING

COMPONENTS IN OUTDOOR APPLIANCES

COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS REGARDING 

OUTDOOR FIREPLACES

UNDERSTANDING OUTDOOR APPLIANCE 

REQUIREMENTS

OUTDOOR APPLIANCE INSTALLATION SUMMARY